Great Sandbagger 8K
Great Sandbagger 8K is a running race on August 1, 2026 in McBaine, MO, with an entry fee of $10.
- Date
- August 1, 2026 (9 days to go)
- Price
- $10
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for one of the most fun and unpredictable races of the year—the Sandbagger 8K!
📍 Location: McBaine Katy Trailhead – Mile Marker 169.5
📏 Distance: Certified 8K (out-and-back) – MO21022MU
🗺 Course Map: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6170949250/
How it works:
Before the race, you’ll predict your finishing time. Runners start in staggered order based on those predictions. In theory, everyone finishes together—but this race tends to attract some very good liars 😉. The first runner to cross the finish line wins the race, earns bragging rights, and gets to add something to the 3-foot-tall traveling trophy which they keep until next year.
⏰ Important race info:
- Please arrive before 7:00 AM to make your time prediction
- No race-day or on-site registration will be available. All participants must register online in advance to sign the waiver.
📝 Registration (Online Only – No Race Day Registration):
- 🖥️ All participants must sign up online via RunSignUp
- 🚫 Race day / on-site registration is not available
- ✅ FREE for Columbia Track Club (CTC) members
- Register online through RunSignUp and your entry is free.
👟 Not a CTC member yet?
If you aren't yet a member, you will be asked if you want to purchase a membership. If you purchase the membership, you will receive 100% discount on the race plus other benefits.
💲Non-CTC members: $10.00 entry fee
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
89°
Typical Low
69°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Columbia U Of M, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About McBaine, MO
Nearest Airport
COU
Columbia Regional Airport · 11 mi
Major Hub
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 108 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Waiting For?
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9
Days to train
- Race
- Great Sandbagger 8K
- Date
- August 1, 2026
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Great Sandbagger 8K
Aug 1, 2026